This comprehensive anthology collects the best of Irish prose from the past millennium, from classic folk tales to the best of modern fiction. Highlights include works by James Joyce, Bram Stoker, and Maeve Binchy, as well as lesser-known gems that showcase the breadth and depth of Ireland's literary heritage. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.